Instructional Assistant (Paraeducator) - Behavioral Support
About The Position
Anaheim Union High School District See attachment on original job posting MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Consistent with No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 and other related legislation, candidates for this classification must meet the following standards: The equivalent of graduation from high school and one of the following: 1. Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; Or 2. Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher degree; Or 3. Meeting a rigorous standard of quality by receiving a passing score in an examination administered by the Personnel Commission which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics. Additional college-level course work directly related to this classification, such as Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or a related field is preferred. EXPERIENCE: One year of experience working with special needs students in an instructional setting. Previous experience working with students who exhibit severe challenging behaviors that interfere with their progress academically and socially (i.e. severe self-injurious behavior, aggression toward others) is highly desirable. Two years of education in Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or a related field may be substituted for one year of experience. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid CPR/First Aid certificate and any other certifications pertaining to this position at time of application and throughout employment. Completion of ProACT training within the first 6 months of employment is required. Online-only certificates are NOT valid. Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Consistent with No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 and other related legislation, candidates for this classification must meet the following standards: The equivalent of graduation from high school and one of the following: 1. Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; Or 2. Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher degree; Or 3. Meeting a rigorous standard of quality by receiving a passing score in an examination administered by the Personnel Commission which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics. Additional college-level course work directly related to this classification, such as Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or a related field is preferred. EXPERIENCE: One year of experience working with special needs students in an instructional setting. Previous experience working with students who exhibit severe challenging behaviors that interfere with their progress academically and socially (i.e. severe self-injurious behavior, aggression toward others) is highly desirable. Two years of education in Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or a related field may be substituted for one year of experience. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid CPR/First Aid certificate and any other certifications pertaining to this position at time of application and throughout employment. Completion of ProACT training within the first 6 months of employment is required. Online-only certificates are NOT valid.
Requirements
- The equivalent of graduation from high school and one of the following: Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; Or Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher degree; Or Meeting a rigorous standard of quality by receiving a passing score in an examination administered by the Personnel Commission which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics.
- One year of experience working with special needs students in an instructional setting.
- Possession of a valid CPR/First Aid certificate and any other certifications pertaining to this position at time of application and throughout employment.
- Completion of ProACT training within the first 6 months of employment is required. Online-only certificates are NOT valid.
Nice To Haves
- Additional college-level course work directly related to this classification, such as Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or a related field is preferred.
- Previous experience working with students who exhibit severe challenging behaviors that interfere with their progress academically and socially (i.e. severe self-injurious behavior, aggression toward others) is highly desirable.
- Two years of education in Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
